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Torrone al cioccolato – Chocolate nougat Torrone al cioccolato – Chocolate nougat Ingredients 350 grams of dark chocolate 200 grams of roasted hazelnuts 250 grams of hazelnut cream (Nutella) Quick and easy recipe that will surely please anyone! Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – […]

Biscotti all’arancia Biscotti all’arancia Ingredients 100 grams of butter at room temperature 100 grams of sugar 1 egg zest of 1 orange 50 ml orange juice pinch of salt 300 grams of flour 8 grams of baking powder sugar and icing sugar to coat JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Ricotta Pie Ricotta Pie Ingredients Dough 1 cup of flour ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of softened butter 1 tsp yeast 1 egg Filling 2 cups of ricotta ¼ cup of sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk Optional:  Powdered sugar JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO

Amaretto Cheesecake Amaretto Cheesecake Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 cups amaretti cookies or vanilla wafer crumbs 5 tbsp butter 5 tbsp sugar Cheesecake filling 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature (three 8 oz packages) 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp almond extract 5 tbsp amaretto liqueur […]

Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree Ingredients 1 (500g) packet ready to roll puff pastry -OR- 2 sheets of ready rolled puff pastry 4-5 Tbs Nutella hazelnut spread [at room temperature] 1 egg [lightly beaten] 2 Tbs Icing Sugar Here’s the video to see how it is put together.  It makes a great […]

How many meanings can Baci Perugina have? Very cute spot on the unlimited ways Baci Perugina can be used in every day life. From a decoration to an unspoken word that sends meaning, Baci Perugina adds a special touch to the moment. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest […]

Italian Christmas Trifle Cake Italian Christmas Trifle Cake is an easy dessert. Here are the ingredients and directions: Ingredients: 650g panettone or pandoro (Italian cake) 2 eggs 75g caster sugar 500g mascarpone cheese 250ml double cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 150ml Tia Maria 75g shelled pistachios, chopped 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds Method: 1. Cut the […]

Cara’s Cucina – Aunt Linda’s Anisette Cookies Ingredients 3 cups of flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder 3 eggs 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of vegetable oil 1/2 cup of milk Icing: 1/2 c. confectioners sugar 3 tbs. anisette liquor Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a very large bowl and […]

Amaretto, Panettone & Butter Pudding Recipe Ingredients for Amaretto, Panettone & Butter Pudding Recipe 800ml / 28 fl oz full fat milk 1 lemon rind (finely grated) 6 thick slices of Panettone 2 tbsp Amaretto liquor 50g / 2 oz sliced almonds 3 eggs 45g / 1 ½ oz caster sugar some butter 30ml /1 […]

Panforte Italian Christmas Cake recipe Panforte Ingredients INGREDIENTS: 250g mixed raw nuts of your choice 100g dried figs 50g dried apricots 100g flour 30g cocoa 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon mixed spice 150g honey 30g brown sugar 100g chocolate Recipe and video by Cheekyricho on youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for […]